Prepare the master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV file — the standard is 24-bit / 48kHz. Listen to the file all the way through, from beginning to end, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and the end for clicks, and don't leave extra silence at either end.
Cover art that passes review
Your cover art travels with the release to every store. The spec is 3000×3000 pixels, RGB. Keep text minimal and readable at thumbnail size, and avoid platform logos, account handles, prices and links — stores reject cover art that carries them.
Metadata and codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: an artist name spelled the same way on every release, the real title with no decoration, and the correct language and genre tags. The codes — ISRC for the recording and UPC for the release — are assigned during preparation; you don't need to buy them anywhere.
Choose the release date
Give yourself room. A date several weeks out leaves space for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Line the date up with anything you control — a video, a show, a run of posts — so the release lands with support behind it rather than alone.
Request your invite
Mazufa works by invitation only. Completed applications enter a human review queue as capacity allows. Submitting does not create an account; those accepted may receive a dedicated preparation invite.
After acceptance
After preparation, your release is packaged to spec and delivered to every platform, and its data is pitched to the appropriate editorial and algorithmic surfaces. From there, watch your dashboard: streams, saves and playlist adds, per platform and per country.
The fingerprint code every recording carries — it tracks streams and earnings worldwide.
Your release barcode — one per single, EP or album.
Digital service provider — Spotify, Apple Music, Anghami and every store on earth.
What is the minimum withdrawal threshold?
The minimum withdrawal threshold is the amount that must build up in your account with the distributor before you can transfer your earnings to your bank account or digital wallet. Some distributors set it at 10 dollars, others at 25 or 50 dollars. The problem starts when the distributor raises that threshold suddenly without adequate notice.
What exactly happens to your track on Spotify?
The good news first: raising the withdrawal threshold does not affect your track's presence on Spotify or its playback. The track stays published, streams are counted, and earnings accumulate in your account with the distributor. But the real problem lies in three areas:
- Frozen money: The earnings you were going to withdraw this month stay held in the distributor's account until they reach the new threshold, and that may take several more months.
- No transparency: You do not know exactly when you will reach the new threshold, especially if your track has low or moderate stream numbers.
- The risk of account closure: If you decide to leave the distributor before reaching the threshold, you may lose the accumulated amounts that have not reached the withdrawal threshold — and that depends on each distributor's terms.
Why do distributors raise this threshold in the first place?
The reason is usually economic. Every money transfer costs the distributor something in bank fees and payment gateway fees. When many artists withdraw small amounts frequently, the operational load rises. Raising the threshold is one way to reduce the number of withdrawals and cut costs, but that does not mean the artist should bear the consequences of that decision with no options.
The practical steps you should take now
- Read the change notice carefully: Check the actual date the new threshold takes effect and whether it applies retroactively.
- Withdraw your balance immediately if it exceeds the old threshold: If your balance meets the old threshold but has not reached the new one, try to request a withdrawal before the change takes effect, if the time window allows it.
- Calculate how long it will take to reach the new threshold: Divide your average monthly income from the distributor by the difference between the new threshold and your current balance to get a realistic estimate of how many extra months it will take.
- Assess the terms for leaving the distributor: Review the distributor's policy on unwithdrawn earnings when you cancel your subscription. Some distributors pay the full balance on cancellation regardless of the threshold; others do not.
- Document everything: Keep screenshots of your current balance and the notice dates, as you may need them if you file a complaint or open a dispute.
How do you avoid this problem in future?
The fundamental solution is choosing a distributor that is transparent and consistent in its financial policies. Before signing with any distributor, ask clearly about the minimum withdrawal threshold, whether it has the right to change it, and on what terms. Also pay attention to the distribution commission; some distributors take a percentage of your earnings as well as restricting your access to them.
At Mazufa, the revenue share and deductions are set out in the offer and contract (fees and deductions are set out in the final offer and contract), and the withdrawal policies are clear and published in advance so you can plan your music income without surprises.
Summary
Raising the withdrawal threshold does not erase your track or stop the flow of streams, but it does hold your money longer. The answer is in quick, practical steps: withdraw what you can, work out your new timeline, and calmly assess whether this distributor still suits you or whether it is time to look for a more stable and transparent alternative.